FRIDAY MARCH 11, 2016
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NEW EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
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CELTIC CONCERT
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Saturday, March 12th 10am - 1pm in the Ktunaxa Gym 220 Cranbrook St. N. www.cranbrookfarmersmarket.com
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Claudia De Assumpcao is pictured leaving Cranbrook Courthouse on Thursday, March 10. The Brazilian national was sentenced for manslaughter and arson charges in relation to the death of a Marysville man three years ago, in March, 2013. See story page 2.
Interior Health CEO visits Kimberley Kimberley’s health care model is one to follow, CEO says C AROLYN GR ANT Bulletin Editor
Interior Health CEO/ President Chris Mazurkewich was in Kimberley this CAROLYN GRANT PHOTO week, part of a whirlwind tour of the East Kootenay. IH CEO Chris Mazurkewich Mazurkewich was appointed CEO and President on portant to me to get out October 26 and has spent and talk to the communithe time since them getting ties, physicians and staff. I more familiar with the want to find out what’s huge Interior Health re- working well, what can we gion. improve on. I like talking to “Our geographical area people.” is bigger than the state of Oregon,” he said. “It’s imSee CEO, page 5
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Dynamiter goalie Tyson Brouwer may need an extra arm to wear all the watches he’s won this year as the Jewels On Ninth Player of the Month. He was chosen again as the Nitros best in the last month of the regular season. He is presented with his watch by board member Kathy Merkel.
Ski-mo race and Iron Legs at KAR C AROLYN GR ANT Bulletin Editor
There are a couple of upcoming events at Kimberley Alpine Resort that will really test your fitness and strength. First will be the first ever ski mountaineering race, sponsored by Boulder Hut, this Saturday at noon. This fun event involves participants starting in the Plaza and skinning up Boundary to Kootenay Haus. Participants will then transition to descend through the gates to the plaza. All AT -Gear, splitboards, tele-mark and snowshoes wel-
come. Helmets required and no cross-country skis allowed. Your $20 entry fee includes: burger and beverage and a draw ticket for prizes. Register at KAR the morning of the event. Mandatory safety meeting is at 11:30 a.m. Coming up on March 26 is the granddaddy of them all, the Bavarian Iron Legs. The Iron Legs annual competition is a long standing tradition at Kimberley Alpine Resort. This year it is being stepped up a notch from being a quadrathon to a pentathlon. In recent years the Iron Legs has included a ski/snowboard portion, a cross country loop, then a run down into
town and back up to the resort on bikes. This year you can add a climbing challenge at Spirit Rock Climbing Gym to a ski/snowboard portion, a cross country loop, then a run down into town and back up to the resort on bikes. You can register now at guest services or by emailing events@skikimberley.com or call (250) 432-0313. Compete as a team of up to five or as an individual. Registration fee includes a burger and beverage, a draw ticket for a chance to win awesome prizes and a participation gift.